Origin
Tawawa, OH
Late night in Tawawa on Saturday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tawawa, OH to Botkins, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tawawa, OH
Wilfried Mbaihornom
Trip Overview
The drive from Tawawa, OH to Botkins, OH covers 21.9 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75 Business, SR 29, Wapakoneta Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10 miles on I 75 Business. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 32m highway drive covering 21.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 Business and SR 29. The longest continuous stretch is about 10 miles on I 75 Business.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 Business is the longest continuous segment at about 10 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,081 ft
990 ft
Total Climb
29 ft
Total Descent
111 ft
Highest Point
1,081 ft
Elevation Range
92 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 Business and SR 29. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 29.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 29): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (SR 29): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (I 75 Business; SR 29; SR 47 / South Main Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 29
Turn left onto SR 29
Navigation decision point
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
SR 29
At end of road, turn left onto SR 29
Navigation decision point
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 75 Business; SR 29; SR 47 / South Main Avenue
Turn right onto I 75 Business; SR 29; SR 47 / South Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
21.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward SR 219: Botkins
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 104
Toward SR 219: Botkins
4
21.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
SR 219 / Botkins Road
Turn left onto SR 219 / Botkins Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 Business | 10 mi | 11m |
| SR 29 | 8.3 mi | 14m |
| Wapakoneta Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Main Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Sidney-Wapakoneta Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East State Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Botkins Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tawawa-Maplewood Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75 Business
— 10 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tawawa, OH and Botkins, OH.
1
Start on CR 19
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Tawawa-Maplewood Road
2
Turn left onto SR 29
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 29
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 29
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 29
4
Turn right onto I 75 Business; SR 29; SR 47
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Main Avenue
5
Turn slight left onto I 75 Business; SR 29
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wapakoneta Avenue
6
Continue on I 75 Business; CR 25A
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sidney-Wapakoneta Road
7
Take the ramp onto I 75 Business
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 75 Business
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 104
Toward SR 219: Botkins
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto SR 219
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Botkins Road
10
Continue on SR 219
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
East State Street
11
Arrive at destination
SR 219
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.40 one way
$6.80 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Botkins, OH
Late night in Botkins on Saturday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tawawa, OH to Botkins, OH covers 21.9 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75 Business, SR 29, Wapakoneta Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 miles from Tawawa, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 29): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (SR 29): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (I 75 Business; SR 29; SR 47 / South Main Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Tawawa, OH to Botkins, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 990 ft to 1,081 ft elevation with about 29 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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